Fastpacking Giveaway: Enter to Win Gear and Pro Coaching for Fast-and-Light Adventures

Like to travel fast and light? This gear giveaway is for you.

Janji, Gossamer, COROS, Skratch Labs, Trail Butter, and Sawyer have teamed up with thru-hiking speed demon Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy for this epic gear giveaway.

They want to help you get out on your next fastpacking trip, so they’ve put together a package of gear and nutrition, valued at over $2,000, including coaching from McConaughy himself. He has set multiple FKTs on trails like the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail, so he knows what’s up.

Here’s what you’re playing for:

  • Gossamer Gear DFC One shelter
  • Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight pack
  • Janji running kit, valued at $300 (shirt, shorts, outer layer, and accessories)
  • COROS APEX multisport watch
  • Sawyer Mini Water Filter
  • Sawyer insect repellent
  • $200 in Skratch Labs hydration products
  • $200 worth of Trail Butter


… and last but not least:

  • 3 months of coaching with Columbia athlete Joe McConaughy

This giveaway closes on April 18 at midnight. Head here to register for your chance to win.

GearJunkie: Fastpacking Giveaway: Enter to Win Gear and Pro Coaching for Fast-and-Light Adventures

Outdoor gear including backpack, tent, clothing, water filter, insect repellents, watch, and nutrition packs.
Outdoor gear including backpack, tent, clothing, water filter, insect repellents, watch, and nutrition packs.

Fastpacking Giveaway: Enter to Win Gear and Pro Coaching for Fast-and-Light Adventures

Like to travel fast and light? This gear giveaway is for you.

Janji, Gossamer, COROS, Skratch Labs, Trail Butter, and Sawyer have teamed up with thru-hiking speed demon Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy for this epic gear giveaway.

They want to help you get out on your next fastpacking trip, so they’ve put together a package of gear and nutrition, valued at over $2,000, including coaching from McConaughy himself. He has set multiple FKTs on trails like the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail, so he knows what’s up.

Here’s what you’re playing for:

  • Gossamer Gear DFC One shelter
  • Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight pack
  • Janji running kit, valued at $300 (shirt, shorts, outer layer, and accessories)
  • COROS APEX multisport watch
  • Sawyer Mini Water Filter
  • Sawyer insect repellent
  • $200 in Skratch Labs hydration products
  • $200 worth of Trail Butter


… and last but not least:

  • 3 months of coaching with Columbia athlete Joe McConaughy

This giveaway closes on April 18 at midnight. Head here to register for your chance to win.

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GearJunkie: Fastpacking Giveaway: Enter to Win Gear and Pro Coaching for Fast-and-Light Adventures

Outdoor gear including backpack, tent, clothing, water filter, insect repellents, watch, and nutrition packs.
Outdoor gear including backpack, tent, clothing, water filter, insect repellents, watch, and nutrition packs.

Fastpacking Giveaway: Enter to Win Gear and Pro Coaching for Fast-and-Light Adventures

Like to travel fast and light? This gear giveaway is for you.

Janji, Gossamer, COROS, Skratch Labs, Trail Butter, and Sawyer have teamed up with thru-hiking speed demon Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy for this epic gear giveaway.

They want to help you get out on your next fastpacking trip, so they’ve put together a package of gear and nutrition, valued at over $2,000, including coaching from McConaughy himself. He has set multiple FKTs on trails like the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail, so he knows what’s up.

Here’s what you’re playing for:

  • Gossamer Gear DFC One shelter
  • Gossamer Gear Kumo 36 Superlight pack
  • Janji running kit, valued at $300 (shirt, shorts, outer layer, and accessories)
  • COROS APEX multisport watch
  • Sawyer Mini Water Filter
  • Sawyer insect repellent
  • $200 in Skratch Labs hydration products
  • $200 worth of Trail Butter


… and last but not least:

  • 3 months of coaching with Columbia athlete Joe McConaughy

This giveaway closes on April 18 at midnight. Head here to register for your chance to win.

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